PSC companions ICRC to coach 100 employees on human rights-based policing

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has skilled 100 employees on International Human Rights-Based Policing and Effective Oversight for its personnel.

This is because the Chairman of the PSC, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (retd.), has reaffirmed the Commission’s resolve to accentuate the struggle in opposition to human rights abuses in policing and guarantee accountable, skilled policing in Nigeria.

The Commission’s Head, Protocol and Public Relations,Torty Njoku Kalu, in a press assertion, Tuesday in Abuja, disclosed that DIG Argungu gave made the dedication on the opening of the three-day coaching holding in Abuja from Tuesday,  October 13 to Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Speaking in the course of the coaching, ICRC Police and Security Adviser, Mr. Chuks Ngbeken, mentioned the coaching was of nice significance, as it’s aimed toward equipping PSC officers with essential information on the safety of human rights in keeping with worldwide requirements, enabling them to successfully oversight the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

“It will provide valuable insights into the legal frameworks and best practices for promoting human dignity during police operations, particularly in conflict and humanitarian situations,” he added.

In his remarks, DIG Argungu (retd.) acknowledged the help of the ICRC and recommended its recognition of the Commission’s efforts at making certain accountability and self-discipline within the NPF by way of insurance policies aimed toward extra skilled policing.

He enjoined contributors to imbibe the tradition of studying and searching for information of related statutes and authorities that can equip them to successfully perform their oversight features.

He vowed that beneath his management, the Commission is not going to tolerate human rights abuses and can proceed to hold out its oversight mandate for higher effectivity and effectiveness within the NPF.